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Pakistan briefly blocks social media access after anti-French protests

The interior ministry said the measure was taken "in order to maintain public order and safety" after several days of heightened anti-French sentiments.

Ireland

Ireland launches data protection inquiry into Facebook hack

The personal data of more than 530 million Facebook users were found on a hacker's forum last week.

Europe Decoded

Online criticism grows over French proposal to ban hijab for children

#HandsOffMyHijab: Online criticism grows over a proposed French law banning children from wearing a hijab in public spaces.

Russia

Russian extends Twitter slowdown until May 15 over content dispute

Russia extends the slowdown of Twitter until May 15 in crackdown on social media dissent.

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Europe Decoded

US senator calls on Facebook to tackle COVID misinformation

It comes as the third wave of coronavirus sweeps across Europe, with many countries tightening measures in recent weeks.

Russia

Alexei Navalny claims he is being harassed by Russian prison staff

In an Instagram post, Navalny said the solitary confinement conditions in prison are "torture".

Poland

Writer charged for calling Poland's president a 'moron'

Polish writer faces a potential three-year prison sentence for calling President Duda a "moron" in a Facebook post.

Europe Decoded

Far-right groups use Instagram to recruit youngsters, report claims

This study found multiple far-right groups were utilising Instagram's features to spread propaganda and recruit new members.

Europe Decoded

Most misinformation spread online is accidental, study finds

Half of the misinformation that spreads online is shared because users are not paying attention, a study has found.

Europe Decoded

Voter fraud claims show Dutch far-right 'copying Trump's playbook'

Unfounded claims of voter fraud have published online by far-right accounts in the Netherlands in the lead-up to the elections.

Russia

Russia 'slows' Twitter over failure to remove banned content

Russia's media watchdog accuses the social network of failing to remove content related to drug use, suicide and child pornography. Twitter is also used widely by supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Europe Decoded

Instagram algorithms push misinformation to users, study claims

The report found that users curious about dubious posts were directed to more false claims and dangerous content.

Greece

Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens

Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday.

World News

Artist Banksy confirms he's behind new London artwork on prison wall

The artwork appeared to show that Banksy was throwing his support behind a campaign to turn the historic jail into an arts venue.

France

Conservative French MPs support ex-President Sarkozy after conviction

A number of MPs from Sarkozy's Les Republicains party have expressed their "unwavering support" for the former president on social media.

Europe Decoded

Twitter 'maliciously violating' Russia's content laws, says watchdog

Russia's communications regulator says Twitter has failed to remove more than 2,800 illegal pieces of content since 2017.

Experiences

These are the world's most photogenic art galleries

Wondering how you can impress your Instagram followers with your knowledge of art and culture, all the while maintaining your aesthetic on the grid? We've got you covered.

Green News

Conspiracy theorists are setting snow on fire ‘to prove it’s not real’

As massive snowstorms devastate parts of the US, some social media users are trying to claim the weather is a hoax.

Eco-Innovation

This woman is trying to buy a house with just a hair clip

Eco-friendly TikTok star Demi Skipper is swapping her stuff with strangers, in the hope of getting a house.

Green News

How is Facebook tackling climate misinformation?

The social media giant is introducing a completely new feature.